A Visit from the Holiday Promo

Trick JarrettFriday, December 06, 2013

'Twas 2007, at New York's Worlds, and around my deck of cards, my fingers were curled.

I faced none other than, Magic's Lead Designer, you know him as MaRo, or "Mark" to be finer.

I managed a win, a feat quite indeed, and for it he gave me, a Gifts Given promo: I squeed.

From 2006, and every year since, we've made a promo card, and likely every year hence.

My poem ends soon, with its rhymes quite slant, I try as I might, But my rhythm is scant.

This isn't for pain, nor to cause any fear, but actually to share, the new promo for this year.

The above poem is a true story. I went (as a fan and member of the media) to the 2007 World Championships in New York City. While I was there I sat down and spellslung against Mark. I managed to beat him, for which I got one of that year's holiday promo: Gifts Given. I regret not holding onto the card; at the time I traded it away. I have since come to treasure each of the holiday promos I own.

Here's hoping that whenever your own Stocking Tiger enters the battlefield, under it will be an exciting booster pack!

Patrick "Trick" Jarrett is the editor-in-chief of DailyMTG.com as well as working deeply on other web projects for Magic. He's an ardent Commander player with a beloved Kiki-Jiki Commander deck he's always eager to play with new people.